Sleep requirements largely remain constant throughout maturity and adults need seven to nine hours of sleep per night. Sleep habits, on the other hand, evolve over time. Even if the total amount of sleep duration for older persons is equal to that of younger adults, much of it is kept in the light phases of…
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A decline in bladder or bowel control can be caused by a variety of factors, so if your aging parent is having issues, the first location you should go to is the physician or a specialized health professional to determine the underlying trigger. Incontinence can be caused or exacerbated by a variety of medical disorders,…
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Spring has very nearly sprung! Soon, the weather will be warm enough for you and your friends, or a special significant someone to plan a picnic. Knowing full well that a healthy diet encourages a healthy body, and a healthy body promotes a happy, healthy mind, the more nutritious you make your picnic items, the…
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There’s nothing quite as heartbreaking as having your loved one in their golden years forget who you are, but it can happen if they have dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease. How do you deal with this? What can you do to prevent it? And how can you cope if it happens anyway? Here are some things to…
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Are pets allowed in senior living communities? The notion of leaving a beloved companion behind when you move into a retirement community might be agonizing. The good news is that many retirement communities allow residents to bring their pets as they recognize the importance of letting residents do so. Life is full of changes and…
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If you raised a family or simply enjoyed living in a large home when you were younger, in your golden years, you may decide it’s time to move to something smaller and more manageable. If that’s the case, you likely have some pretty serious downsizing to do. Truth be told, it’s always a good time…
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The likelihood of acquiring skin cancer increases as one ages. It is critical to protect yourself and your older loved ones from sun damage. While summer is the perfect time to relax on the beach and sunbathe, it is important to protect yourself from harmful rays at the same time. Excessive time spent outside without…
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It is important to have a full breakfast before the start of the day, especially if you are looking forward to a day of fun-filled activities that Tampa is known for. With the numerous dining options available, it might be difficult to settle where to go. To make things a little easier for you, we…
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From childhood on, the health of an individual is more or less tracked and/or monitored by parents, caregivers, grandparents, and, of course, physicians. Both the mental health and physical health of any individual should be monitored even more closely, however, as they age. Decreased mobility, isolation, and other issues can have a definite effect on…
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Osteoporosis is brought about by factors, and most of them are those that you cannot change. Your genes, sex, and age dictate much whether you will suffer from it or not in the long run. The good news is you can prevent bone loss so that you won’t have to face this challenge later in…
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